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Sunday, January 17th 2021
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Good morning [subscriber:firstname | default:reader]!
Read on for what's happening at the library this week.
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- Our Triwizard Tournament isn't just for young fans: teens and adults sign up for the evening festivities
- Kids, get ready to do some hands-on experiments!
- Meet our new Assistant Branch Manager in Coolidge Corner
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NOTES FROM THE LIBRARY
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Our afternoon event for all ages is in high demand, but we have special challenges for our older Harry Potter enthusiasts too. Teens in high school and adults, we invite you for your own exciting adventure from 6:30-8:30 PM.
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Here are more sneak peeks at the elements of this year's event.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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THIS WEEK'S MOVIES
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Midday Movies
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Movie Matinee
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Refreshments 1 PM
Screening 1:30-4 PM
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MEET THE STAFF
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Assistant Branch Manager at Coolidge Corner Amanda Troha
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First literary crush (author or character): Peter Hatcher from the Fudge series.
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Last song you listened to: Solange, Cranes in the Sky.
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If you could travel back in time, what period would you go to? I would rather go into the future.
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Big dogs or small dogs? Both! But I have two small dogs, Legend and Pepper.
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Hardcover or paperback? Paperback.
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Fictional world or game you'd most like to visit? Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
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What book would you most like to see turned into a top-notch film or miniseries? The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
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Favorite fictional librarian? Rupert Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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Hogwarts House: Gryffindor!
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Name a word that starts with the letter Q: Quixotic.
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Movie or TV show you always watch when it comes on screen, no matter what: Law and Order SVU.
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Favorite fiction detective? Harriet the Spy.
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MATTER, MYSTERY AND MAGIC
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THURSDAY November 2, 3-4 PM in Hunneman Hall
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Learn about the mystery and the magic behind materials through hands-on experiments.
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Dr. Fazel Tafti of Boston College experiments every day, hoping to discover new quantum materials for the future technological advances. In this program, he will walk us through electric conduction, magnetic levitation, colorful chemical reactions and more!
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CHILDREN'S FALL PROGRAMS
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Countdown to Kindergarten
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Last Monday of the month at 10:30 AM
Age: 4 years old (get ticket at desk)
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Terrific Twos (And Threes!)
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Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2 years old
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 13 to 23 month-olds (get ticket at desk)
Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 years old
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Stories and Crafts (Drop In)
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 years old (get ticket at desk)
Saturday Six to Eights
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Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Age: 6-8 years old
Friday Flicks (Drop In)
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Fridays at 10:30 am
Age: 2 years and older. Parents and caregivers are also welcome.
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Come Play With Us
Mondays at 10:15 AM
Age: Infants-12 month-olds
Mother Goose
Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Age: 1-2 years-old
Sing Along, Dance and Play
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM
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Stories and Crafts
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
Age: 2-3 year-olds
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Step Into Story Time
Tuesdays at 3:30 PM
Age: 3-5 year-olds
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NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETINGS
Shelf Respect Book Club
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WEDNESDAY November 1, 7 PM, to discuss You're Welcome, Universe by Whitney Gardner.
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A Taste of Poetry
THURSDAY November 2, Noon, to discuss Li-Young Lee.
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NEXT MONTH'S BOOK SELECTIONS
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All of our book clubs are drop in. If you'd like to join us, you may pick up the next title at the Circulation Desk of the hosting library and attend the next meeting ready to discuss.
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Shelf Respect
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Open to teens and adults.
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A Taste of Poetry
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Brookline Village
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Read and Meet
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Putterham
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Mystery
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